The total distance covered when performing the seven circuits of Tawaf closest to the Kaaba is approximately 525-600 meters.
Understanding Tawaf
Tawaf is a fundamental ritual performed by Muslims during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages in Mecca. It involves circumambulating the Kaaba, the sacred structure at the center of the Masjid al-Haram, seven times in a counter-clockwise direction. Each circuit (tawaf) begins and ends at the Black Stone (al-Ḥajar al-'Aswad) corner of the Kaaba.
Distance Performed
The distance covered during Tawaf is not fixed but varies depending on how close one is to the Kaaba. The area around the Kaaba is marked for Tawaf, and pilgrims can perform the circuits on the ground level or on upper levels, which increases the distance per circuit.
According to the provided information:
- Performing tawaf closest to the Kaaba constitutes about 75-80 meters per tawaf.
This means the distance of a single circuit, when walking near the Kaaba, is within this range.
Total Distance for Seven Tawafs
Since Tawaf consists of seven circuits, the total distance is the sum of the distance covered in each of the seven rounds.
The reference states:
- A total seven tawafs around Kaabah would make about 525-600 meter (about half a kilo meter).
This range represents the approximate total distance for completing all seven circuits when performed closest to the Kaaba.
Summary of Distances (Approximate, Closest to Kaaba):
| Item | Approximate Distance (Meters) |
|---|---|
| Per Tawaf | 75 - 80 |
| Total 7 Tawafs | 525 - 600 |
The variation in the total distance (525-600 meters) arises because the distance per circuit is also a range (75-80 meters). (75m/tawaf 7 tawafs = 525m) and (80m/tawaf 7 tawafs = 560m). The upper end of the provided total range (600m) might account for slight variations in the path taken even within the closest area or rounding.
Therefore, performing the seven circuits of Tawaf involves walking a total distance of around half a kilometer.
